RESEARCH REVIEW
ICAA's Research Review newsletter is a must for any health and wellness professional who intends to stay connected with the latest developments in aging research and population trends. Use these news stories to stay on top of the evidence in surveys, studies and polls that enables you to connect to the global active-aging community, establish relevant programs, and educate and market to older adults.
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The number: global population
Women seek health information using the Internet
Some Internet interventions aid lifestyle change
Dollar value of resistance training
UK releases physical activity guidelines
Possible warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease
Will lifestyle changes lower the incidence of Alzheimer’s?
More physical activity might prevent a million cases of obesity
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The number: seniors’ residences in Canada
Diet lowers severity of age-related vision loss
Healthy lifestyle lowers risk of sudden cardiac death
Modifiable health risks are costly for employers
Walking, especially Nordic walking, helps people with Parkinson’s disease
Billion-dollar health care bill tied to five conditions
Attention focuses on sedentary lifestyle as a distinct health risk factor
General health my increase—or reduce—risk of dementia
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The number: percent offering educational activities
Food choices matter in weight gain
Low back pain? Try massage
Job satisfaction important for certified nursing assistants
Three factors important when moving into a retirement community
Beyond money worries, Boomers look to next phase of life
Exercise beyond physical activity key point in updated position stand
For older adults, once-a-week strength training is a temporary measure
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The number: percent children living with grandparent
Volunteering benefits adults with sensory impairments
After stroke, motivational interviewing reduces depression
Start moving and stop smoking for better sexual function
Research note: it takes days to predict physical activity
Satisfaction with life protects against heart disease
How effective is exercise for maintaining bone?
Health indicators in Canada
Health indicators in the United States
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The number: osteoporotic fractures in Europe
Traffic injuries take a toll on people 65 years and older
Older adults popular target of new programs
Both support and self-confidence keep older adults active
Storytelling a plus in medical student education
Life in the suburbs is tough when you can’t drive
Chronic exercise lowers risk of chronic pain
Global study finds increasing rates of diabetes
Diet first, then exercise to control diabetes
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The number: reason for not seeking vision care
More grandparents than grandchildren are the future in Europe
Six to nine hours of sleep are best
Yoga has benefits beyond exercise
Older people drive housing needs
Home maintenance poses challenges for older people
Small changes bring big health benefits
Caregiving is a financial blow for Boomers
Two hours of TV increase health risks